Here are five potent superset workouts to meltlove handles.
Incorporate these challenging superset workouts into your routine to effectively target and trim love handles.
Keep reading to learn all about the five best superset workouts to melt love handles.
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Russian Twists
Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat.
Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight.
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Clasp your hands together in front of you.
Lift your feet off the ground, balancing on your glutes.
Twist your torso to the right, aiming to touch the floor beside your hip with your hands.
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Return to the center, and twist to the left.
Complete 12 to 15 reps on each side.
Bicycle Crunches
Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and your hands behind your head.
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Lift your shoulders off the ground, engaging your core.
Bring your right elbow toward your left knee while straightening your right leg.
Return to the starting position, and repeat on the other side.
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Alternate sides in a pedaling motion, completing 12 to 15 reps on each side.
Engage your core, and rotate your hips to the right, lowering them toward the floor.
Return to the center, and repeat on the left side.
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Continue alternating sides for 12 to 15 reps on each side.
Get ready to challenge your core stability and enhance your overall strength with this effective combination.
Lift your hips, forming a straight line from your head to your heels.
Hold for 30 to 60 seconds.
Switch to the left side, and repeat.
Oblique Crunches
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
Place your hands behind your head or extend them alongside your body.
Lift your shoulder blades off the ground, engaging your core.
Rotate your torso to the right, bringing your right elbow toward your left knee.
Return to the starting position, and repeat on the other side.
Perform 12 to 15 reps on each side.
Side Jackknife
Lie on your right side with your legs extended and stacked.
Place your right forearm on the floor for support.
Lift your legs and torso off the ground, aiming to touch your left hand to your left foot.
Perform 12 to 15 reps on the right side before switching to the left.
Mountain Climbers
Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders.
Engage your core and bring your right knee toward your chest.
Quickly switch legs, bringing your left knee toward your chest as you extend your right leg back.
Continue alternating legs at a rapid pace for 30 to 60 seconds.
Place your left hand behind your head.
Bring your left knee toward your left elbow, crunching your obliques.
Extend your left leg back to the starting position.
Repeat for 12 to 15 reps on each side.
Standing Side Bends
Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms extended overhead.
Engage your core, and slowly bend to the right, sliding your right hand down your leg.
Keep your left arm extended overhead, maintaining a straight line from your fingertips to your toes.
Return to the starting position, and repeat on the left side.
Complete 12 to 15 reps on each side.
These exercises will engage your obliques from all angles, helping to strengthen and define the waistline.
Seated Russian Twists
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Cross-body Mountain Climbers
Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders.
Engage your core, and bring your right knee toward your left elbow, crossing your body.
Return to the starting position, and repeat on the other side.
Continue alternating sides at a moderate pace for 30 to 60 seconds.
Extend your left arm toward the ceiling.
Rotate your torso, reaching your left arm under your body and toward your right side.
Return to the starting position, and repeat on the other side.
Complete 12 to 15 reps on each side.
Standing Oblique Crunches
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your hands placed behind your head.
Lift your right knee toward your right elbow, crunching your obliques.
Return to the starting position, and repeat on the left side.
Complete 12 to 15 reps on each side.
Planks with Hip Twists
Begin in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders.
Return to the starting position, and repeat on the left side.
Alternate sides for 12 to 15 reps on each side.
